Political Parties Submit Candidate Lists for Banadir Local Elections. Mogadishu, Somalia — December 9, 2025 Lead Paragraph: The electoral process for the Banadir regional council in Somalia reached a pivotal stage today as several political organizations submitted their candidate lists to the National Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (NIEBC).
The submission of these lists marks a significant step towards the upcoming local council elections, which will be conducted under the “one person, one vote “system.
The formal submission of candidate rosters was held in Mogadishu, where the NIEBC received files from various political organizations. Among them were the Justice and Unity Political Organization (Cadaaladda iyo Wadajirka). This process is crucial for the commission’s aim to ensure a transparent, efficient election that adheres to the announced schedule.
Chairman Abdikarim Ahmed Hassan of the NIEBC acknowledged the political organizations that have submitted their candidate lists and reminded those yet to finalize their documentation that the submission window is rapidly closing.
The final deadline for the submission of complete candidate lists is December 10.
The commission emphasized the importance of adhering to this timeline to ensure the timely printing of ballot papers and the overall logistical success of the elections.
The submission of candidate lists is a critical milestone in the electoral process.
The NIEBC’s efforts to maintain a strict adherence to the schedule and ensure transparency are vital for the credibility of the upcoming local council elections. Further details regarding the candidates and the election process are expected to be announced in the coming days.
Source: sonna.
